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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.20, 9,618.63 and 6,036.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.20, 9,618.63 and 6,036.54 is: 9,029.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.20 : 9,618.63 = 6,036.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.20/9,618.63 = 6,036.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.20x = 9,618.63 × 6,036.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.20x = 58,063,244.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,063,244.74/6,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.77

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